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PHP Bible, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

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* Covers why users need PHP, how to get started, how to add PHP to HTML, and how to connect HTML Web pages to MySQL or Oracle databases.
* Authors have extensive experience using PHP and provide case studies of how and where to use PHP.
* Covers advanced topics, such as HTTP, cookies, Web services, redirection, building graphics, and sessions.

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"This book was all that I needed to learn PHP. Far more than a language reference, it contains the advice and recommendations of two true PHP experts."
—Jeff Barr, Founder and Developer, Syndic8.com

Get up to speed fast on PHP programming fundamentals
Explore the ins and outs of MySQL and Oracle database connectivity
Master new features for XML parsing, Web services, graphics, and more

If PHP can do it, you can do it too . . .

If you want to create dynamic, database-driven Web content, you will not find a better, more cost-effective tool than PHP. Now expanded with more case study examples and thoroughly updated to cover the latest features of PHP 4.2, this is the one good book on PHP you need, whether you’re a Web designer, a programmer, or an ASP, JSP, or ColdFusion veteran. From programming and database connectivity basics (including all-new coverage of Oracle) to weblogs, cookies, e-mail, XML, Web services, graphics, security, and more, it delivers all the tips, techniques, and "gotchas" you need to get up and running quickly – and take PHP to the limit.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of PHP

Get up to speed on PHP programming using a running fitness calculator example
Connect HTML-based Web pages to MySQL or Oracle databases
Create database-linked forms
Use PHP to output JavaScript or send e-mail
Harness new PHP features for XML applications and Web services
Generate on-the-fly graphics using the GD library
Integrate other people’s PHP into your applications – skins, styles, and more
Get the scoop on security, cryptography, configuration, and tuning
Put it all together with two complete case study examples – a user authentication system and a trivia game

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Product Details

Paperback: 1012 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (September 11, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764549553
ISBN-13: 978-0764549557
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 2.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #805,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This first chapter is an introduction to PHP. Read the first page

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workout calculator, certainty quiz, radio str, calculator handler, ingred arr, fetching functions, single array argument, count function call, ect vars, doubly quoted string, php mail, simple weblog, heredoc syntax, mysgl query, superglobal arrays, site footer, php self, array walk, parse error message, mysgl error, exercise calculator, php user, introspection functions, php value, browser output

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Zend Engine, North America, Internet Explorer, File Edit View, Amazon Associates, Mail Server Mansion, Calendar Server, Gotham City, South America, Zend Studio, Poll Option, Red Hat Linux, The Botany of Desire, World Wide Web, Big Portal Company, Converting Static, Gnu General Public License, Passing Information Between Pages, Peter Piper, Program Files, The Man, Building Forms, John Johnson, Sample Subject, Apache Group

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overall Tutorial - Lacks Advanced Info, February 4, 2003

By	Bill Manning (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book because I needed a good PHP reference, and I don't regret it. It is current through PHP 4.2 and it describes many features that are available in Zend Engine 2 (ZE2 wasn't released yet at time of publication).

It is an easy read (an important element often overlooked in technical references), without leaving out any of the requisite technical 'goodies', but I would have liked a little more in-depth advanced information. While technically correct, several 'advanced' topics only received the most superficial of explanations, and in one case, a common (and beguiling) misconception involving Object Oriented Programming techniques was explained away as "Obscure".

There are plenty of excellent discussions about the most awkward aspects of PHP development, and it is obvious that the authors are experienced web developers. I learned much that I didn't know, and I enjoyed the authors' candor when, in several instances, they admit that they were confused or stumped at first by one feature or another.

I think most beginning to intermediate web developers, whether independent or as part of a team, will find this book very useful and full of good information; but if you need a truly advanced understanding of PHP, you'd better look elsewhere.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, August 17, 2003

By	Nobel Khandaker (lincoln, NE United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a php programmer at UNL. I have been using this book for some time. PHP bible (2nd ed) is a great book for the beginners and intermediate programmers. And it also includes directions for the advanced users where to find code pieces, classes or programming techniques (like PEAR). The Language of this book is clear and concise. And the code samples works perfectly. If you are interested in PHP, this book is definitely worth checking out.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good book for experienced programmers, November 8, 2003

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I know that many people love this book, but I'm not one of them. I'm an experienced programmer and this book was not helpful to me. The way the book generalizes about programming concepts, databases and PHP itself makes me think that it is perhaps intended for beginners. Within the zillion pages that this book contains, I'm sure there is useful information. But the book rambles, it doesn't teach. Another book -- "PHP and MySQL Web Development" by Welling and Thomson -- takes an approach focused on real-world examples. That book works a lot better for me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awseome
This book is everthing you need to know about PHP!
Very nice examples!

Published on May 11, 2006 by Tesso M. Costa

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Its a great book for our beginner to read that the codes and contects are very details. Also, the authors are very helpful that when I have problems in the book, they will teach... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Its a great book for PHP beginner
Its a great book for PHP beginner like me, the explanations and the codes are clear to read and understand. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a wonderful book ever I read.
this is a great PHP book for beginner since the codes is very clear and its easy to read. besides, there has explanation of the codes so that I know what is going on. Read more

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2.0 out of 5 stars Alright book but...
This book is not up to date niether is the scripts that are for download. ALSO and must importantly, there is no support for this book. Read more

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